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Managing moisture: humidity, misting and water dishes
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<blockquote data-quote="octanejunkie" data-source="post: 172458" data-attributes="member: 3872"><p>The purpose of this thread is to solicit feedback and share information about the moisture (water) needs of our Ts. We know different species have different requirements for hydration based on many factors, geo location, species-specific needs, etc., and then there is practical, common sense, ie; all living things on this planet need water.</p><p></p><p>It has been well established by many experts and authorities (ie; Stanley Schultz) that misting does very little to manage the moisture and humidity level in an enclosure unless you completely enclose it sealing off all ventilation, which isn't good. But besides strategically dropping water droplets into webbing for slings, I'd like to have a conversation about general hydration strategies like water dish vs damp substrate, etc.</p><p></p><p>Obviously some species will have different needs, T. sturmi vs. A. chalcodes for example, but let's go a bit further and go through what works, what doesn't work and other questions we all might have in looking to provide the best husbandry for our beloved Ts as we can while debunking some of the myths found on "care sheets" online.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to add on, reply or just follow.</p><p></p><p>My first question, size of water dish: what determines how large a water dish should be for a particular species?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="octanejunkie, post: 172458, member: 3872"] The purpose of this thread is to solicit feedback and share information about the moisture (water) needs of our Ts. We know different species have different requirements for hydration based on many factors, geo location, species-specific needs, etc., and then there is practical, common sense, ie; all living things on this planet need water. It has been well established by many experts and authorities (ie; Stanley Schultz) that misting does very little to manage the moisture and humidity level in an enclosure unless you completely enclose it sealing off all ventilation, which isn't good. But besides strategically dropping water droplets into webbing for slings, I'd like to have a conversation about general hydration strategies like water dish vs damp substrate, etc. Obviously some species will have different needs, T. sturmi vs. A. chalcodes for example, but let's go a bit further and go through what works, what doesn't work and other questions we all might have in looking to provide the best husbandry for our beloved Ts as we can while debunking some of the myths found on "care sheets" online. Feel free to add on, reply or just follow. My first question, size of water dish: what determines how large a water dish should be for a particular species? [/QUOTE]
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